Contents
- Weather in August
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in August
- Average pressure in August
- Average wind speed in August
- Average humidity in August
- Average rainfall in August
- Average rainfall days in August
- Average snowfall in August
- Average snowfall days in August
- Average sea temperature in August
- Average daylight in August
- Average sunshine in August
- Average sunshine days in August
- Average UV index in August
- Average cloud cover in August
- Average visibility in August
Weather in August
Temperature
In August, the average high-temperature is essentially the same as in July - a still warm 79.5°F (26.4°C). In August, in Ocean City, New Jersey, the average low-temperature is 72.1°F (22.3°C).Humidity
In August, the average relative humidity is 77%.Rainfall
The wettest months are May and August, with an average 0.79" (20mm) of rainfall.Snowfall
April, June through November are months without snowfall.Ocean temperature
August is the month with the warmest seawater, with an average ocean temperature of 76.6°F (24.8°C).Note: Depending on a person's sensitivity to cold, with regards to sunshine, wind, and air temperature, a quick swim in 76.6°F (24.8°C) water may be enjoyable. (FYI: The official water temperature required for the Olympic swimming competition is 77°F (25°C) to 82.4°F (28°C).)
Daylight
In Ocean City, the average length of the day in August is 13h and 40min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:58 am and sunset at 8:10 pm. On the last day of August, sunrise is at 6:25 am and sunset at 7:31 pm EDT.
Sunshine
In Ocean City, the average sunshine in August is 10.7h.UV index
The months with the highest UV index are May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.Note: In August, the average maximum UV index of 6 translate into the following recommendations:
Take precautions against overexposure. Fair-skinned people may get burned in less than 20 minutes. The Sun's UV radiation is most powerful between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. To the extent possible, limit exposure to the direct sun during these hours. A wide-brim hat offers excellent sun protection for the eyes, ears, face, and neck. Sunglasses with UVA and UVB protection significantly reduce eye damage from sun exposure. Tightly woven, loose-fitting clothes provide additional protection from the Sun. Beware! The strength of the UV rays is significantly increased by the reflection of the water and sand.
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Average temperature in August
Ocean City, NJ
- Average high temperature in August: 79.5°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (39.9°F).
- Average low temperature in August: 72.1°F
The months with the highest average low temperature are July and August (72.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (31.3°F).
Average pressure in August
Ocean City, NJ
- Average pressure in August: 29.98"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.11"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.94"Hg).
Average wind speed in August
Ocean City, NJ
- Average wind speed in August: 8.5mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (12.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (8.5mph).
Average humidity in August
Ocean City, NJ
- Average humidity in August: 77%
The month with the highest relative humidity is May (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (73%).
Average rainfall in August
Ocean City, NJ
- Average rainfall in August: 0.79"
The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are May and August (0.79").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.35").
Average rainfall days in August
Ocean City, NJ
- Average rainfall days in August: 10.9 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (11.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (5.7 days).
Average snowfall in August
Ocean City, NJ
- Average snowfall in August: 0"
The months with the highest snowfall are January and February (0.2").
The months with the least snowfall are April, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").
Average snowfall days in August
Ocean City, NJ
- Average snowfall days in August: 0 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (2.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August, September and October (0 days).
Average sea temperature in August
Ocean City, NJ
- Average sea temperature in August: 76.5°F
The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (76.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is February (40.3°F).
Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Ocean City, NJ
- Average daylight in August: 13h and 40min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 53min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 28min).
- Average sunshine in August: 10h and 42min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 5h and 0min).
Average sunshine days in August
Ocean City, NJ
- Average sunshine days in August: 15.9 days
The month with the most sunshine days is January (22.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (15.1 days).
Average UV index in August
Ocean City, NJ
- Average UV index in August: 6
The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in August
Ocean City, NJ
- Average cloud cover in August: 26
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 45).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 25).
Average visibility in August
Ocean City, NJ
- Average visibility in August: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
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